Learning Activity Plan for Pre K-Grade 2

Teacher Candidate Rafaela Duangmala

Date/Time of Scheduled Visit
Name/Address of School
Age/Grade level Pre-Kindergarten
Cooperating Teacher Classroom Number

Name of Lesson Let’s Plant A Seed!

Content What concepts or developmental skills will this lesson address?
area(s)/developmental Using NYS Pre-K Common Core Standards, children will be able to demonstrate understanding
domain(s) addressed of vocabulary such as sunlight (photosynthesis) and processes of planting. They also use their
fine motor skills to pick the seeds and put it in the soil, and water the plants.
Brief description of the lesson This lesson gets children involved in the environment and plants are essential in keeping our air
clean and can become food for us and animals. Students will be able to learn about plants from
the book “Seeds! Seeds! Seeds!” by Nancy Elizabeth Wallace and then plant their own seeds and
watch it grow.
This lesson is: * A new concept/activity * A continuation of a previous lesson/activity
* A review of a previous * A conclusion of a concept
lesson/activity
Why is there a need for this lesson?
The environment has become an increasing concern for our planet and lush green plants are
Rationale essential in reviving soil and growing crops, flowers, and other plants that help our planet. This
is important for students to also understand how other living things grow as well as see the
process of the plant germinate from day to day.
Keep in mind appropriate length of an activity for preschool-aged children is 20 mins at most, no
Timeframe more than 45 mins for children K-2 grade)
20 minutes

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Objective(s) of the activity
Connections to standards
Language Objectives
Learning Activity Plan for Pre K-Grade 2
What will children know, or demonstrate as a result of this learning experience?
Children will be able to use their fine motor skills to plant a seed and identify the steps such as
pouring soil, planting the seed, and then watering the plant. The students will also identify the
parts of a plant by labeling important features after their plant grows.
Which NYS Early Learning, or Common Core Standards are addressed? Are there other standards
used? New York State Prekindergarten Foundation for the Common Core:
Domain 1: Approaches to Learning
PK.AL.4 Exhibits curiosity, interest, and willingness in learning new things and having new
experiences.
PK.AL.5 Demonstrate persistence.
Domain 2: Physical Development and Health
PK.PDH.5 Demonstrates eye-hand coordination and dexterity needed to manipulate objects.
Domain 4: Communication, Language, and Literacy
PK.CLL.3 Demonstrates that he/she understand what they observe.
PK.CLL.4b Uses existing objects to represent desired or imagined objects in play or other
purposeful way.
Domain 5: Cognition and Knowledge of the World - Science
PK.CKW.5 (Living Things) Observe and describe characteristics of living things.
PK.CKW.6 (Physical Properties) Acquire knowledge about the physcial properties of the world.
What language/vocabulary, communication, or literacy skill(s) do I want my students to develop in
this lesson? For edTPA consider this: Which academic language demands am I targeting? Choose
one, including language functions, vocabulary, syntax, or discourse that is central to this learning
segment. How is this activity using the specific language demand?
Students will be able to discuss parts of a plant and the method of planting (the tools used for
planting & procedures of planting)Using inquiry questions like: What does a plant need to grow?
(sunlight and water)
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Resources/materials needed:
(Include any worksheets or
sources of evidence for
children’s learning you will use
during the activity)
Technology inclusion (if
applicable)
Procedures (step by step)
Learning Activity Plan for Pre K-Grade 2
● Soil
● Foil pan to put soil
● shovel
● cups
● various plant seeds
● water
● watering can
Not applicable / Teacher can show the result of a plant after it grows.
Anticipatory Set (Connection/Motivation) What will you do to get children’s attention, or to
introduce children to this learning activity? Describe the process in getting them interested and
engaged.
Children will participate in the activity as a small group (four to five children) with teacher
scaffolding. This activity involves taking home their very own plant! Teacher lets the students
know they have contributed to the environment by growing a plant.
Instruction/Mini Lesson(Outline the procedures or sequence activities that will make up this
learning experience; for instance, you might follow a routine wherein you model (I try); and ask for
active involvement (we try) during a whole group session.
1. Having previously read “Seed, Seed, Seeds” we will discussed how to plant a seed.
2. Teacher will ask students to recall the steps in planting the seeds and ask them to
demonstrate with their bodies these procedures.
3. Teacher will demonstrate how to plant the seeds first and then assist students if they
need while they also begin planting it on their own. Fill the cup one third full and then
poke a hole for the seed to rest. Then cover the seed with more soil and then water.
Independent Practice(small group activity, working with partners, or independently)
4. Teacher set out materials to prepare for planting. Soil is pouring in the tin foil pan so
students can scoop soil easily and place it in a cup.
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5. Teacher will ask students to explain the steps and ask what do you do first? What do
plants need to grow?
6. Students tell teacher the name of the process and finish planting.
7. Students will place their plants in the sunlight on the window sill.
Closure (sharing/reflection, next steps)
8. Teacher will ask students to share the steps to planting the seeds and verbally discuss
about the different parts of the plants when it grows.

Method of assessing children’s Pre-assessment Assessment of Student Assessment of Children’s

understanding of
lesson/activity/objective(s)
(Be sure to include any tools,
rubrics/checklists and/or
worksheets you will use for
assessment(s)
Outline the steps you will take to
evaluate student’s prior knowledge.
Teacher will evaluate prior
knowledge by asking students what
they know about plants and how they
grow.
Learning Outline the steps
you will take to evaluate
students’ learning. What
evidence will I have to
assess whether students
have successfully achieved
the content objectives?
Teacher will have a
checklist to see if children
can successfully plant a
seed by themselves. Did
they miss a step or forget
to place the seed in the
soil?
Language Learning
Outline the steps you will
take to evaluate students’
language learning. What
evidence will I have to
assess whether students
have successfully achieved
the content objectives?
Assess content specific
vocabulary if student
correlates the names of the
plant parts to correct
image. Where they able to
answer questions like:
What do plants need to
grow? What is this part of
the plant. What steps are
needed to plant this seed?

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Plans for differentiated
instruction/instructional
modifications
Follow up/Extension activities How can I provide an opportunity to remediate, reinforce, or expand on students’ learning today in
class?
Any additional information
that would be helpful for the
observer to know
Supporting children with identified Supporting English Language Learners
delays or disabilities What modifications should I make to the activity to
What considerations should I keep in ensure all students are included and engaged in all steps
mind regarding cultural relevance, required to meet the lesson’s objectives?
age appropriateness, and ability levels Teachers will use pictures for ELL Students and have
for all learners? translated labels for parts of the plants and the
For students having difficulty with procedures. Students can repeat the labels and recall
interacting with the material, teacher the word to the associated part.
can guide the student by having the Supporting gifted students
student “guide” the teacher’s hand What modifications should I make to the activity to
and perform the task. Therefore they ensure all students are included and engaged that may
don’t have to touch the dirt reach beyond the lessons' objective?
themselves. identify other shapes.
Gifted students can tape labels to parts of the plants
when it grows. Students can also describe other
procedure steps in the classroom so they understand
how to implement steps.
Extension activity: Students can visit the botanical garden and see the different plants that grow
from seeds. They can draw what they remember from the trip at the end.

Observer feedback on the lesson plan, including commendations and recommendations for improving aspects of the learning
activity